Upstate New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New York State Capitol Building which includes heritage architecture and a pond
Rochester featuring a city
Rochester which includes a city
Buffalo showing a city, a high-rise building and a monument
Everson Museum of Art featuring art and interior views as well as an individual female

Where to stay in Upstate New York

Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Buffalo

4/5(9 area reviews)

Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
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Lakefront

If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Lakefront
Genesee River\'s High Falls showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

4/5(1 area review)

Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Rochester
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond

Downtown Albany

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

Downtown Albany
Clinton Square featuring a city, a garden and heritage architecture

Downtown Syracuse

3/5(1 area review)

Downtown Syracuse is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

Downtown Syracuse
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Carrier Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.

Eastside
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
2.5 out of 5
100 Holtz Dr, Buffalo, NY
The price is AU$129 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,485 reviews)
"No issues, had a good sleep before our flight."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
M Hotel Buffalo
M Hotel Buffalo
3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY
The price is AU$226 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (1,266 reviews)
"Check in was easy and quick. Great location for everything we needed. Pool area is beautiful. Room is decent. Bathroom a little run down but they are working on renovations. Would stay here again for location and convenience and price."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

M Hotel Buffalo
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is AU$243 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,267 reviews)
Nice hotel
"The hotel is very nice. Not far to walk across the bridge to Canada. The casino has some food choices not much other in the area. Gas station with Dunkin’ Donuts across the street. The hotel room is very nice and roomy"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lake Placid Inn Main Street
2 out of 5
2617 Main St, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Olympic Center and Mirror Lake are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews)
"Location and space was great! Due to winter conditions an entry rug or mop would have made our stay better since salt and dirt was hard to clean up."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!
Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!
Lake George
Stay at this cottage in Lake George. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Six Flags Great Escape and Million Dollar Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
Perfect!
"This is our third time staying at this property. Each and every time, I am so sad to leave. The hosts are fantastic and answer promptly any questions we may have. This property is so beautiful and we can't wait to come back again next spring."

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!
Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Lake Placid Inn: Residences
3 out of 5
2050 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (250 reviews)
"We have stayed at this property before and never lets us down !! Good location and very clean"

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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